Curriculum

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PHI113	Introduction to Philosophy An introductory course focusing on some of the perennial problems of philosophy: the relation of mind and body; the nature of knowledge, freedom and determinism; the existence of God; immortality, and moral responsibility.	3
PHI121	Introduction to Logic An introduction to critical thinking, induction, deduction, and contemporary symbolic logic including argument symbolization, proof construction, and truth tables.	3
Choose 4 electives:
PHI210	Biomedical Ethics This course is concerned with the ethical issues arising from recent biomedical innovations or issues that might arise from future innovations. Among the topics discussed are new definitions of death and personhood, killing versus letting die, allocation of scarce medical resources, organ transplants, genetic engineering, the psychiatric control of human behavior, and new projected techniques of human sexual and asexual reproduction.	3
PHI213	Special Topics	3
PHI218	Ethics and Women's Issues A discussion-based course that focuses upon issues of particular relevance to women. Topics discussed may include equality, affirmative action and comparative worth, social and gender roles, feminism, love, sexuality, family, work, caring and justice, pornography, fashion and beauty, abortion, reproduction, and ecofeminism.	3
PHI225	Environmental Ethics An investigation of some of the important moral issues generated by human interaction with the environment (natural entities, ecosystems, and other species), such as obligation to future generations, the theoretical foundations for an adequate environmental ethic, biodiversity preservation, environmentally sound development and cultural practices, responsibility to animals, and personal choices and lifestyles. Cross-listed as ENV 225.	3
PHI241	Love, Sex, and Friendship This course is an intensive philosophical inquiry into the concepts of love, friendship, and sex and how these are connected. It examines ideas on relationship, intimacy, and personal fulfillment by some of the best thinkers in the western intellectual tradition. It also explores some puzzling contemporary problems surrounding relationships.	3
PHI300	Womanist and Liberation Theology Womanist theology is a liberation theology that analyses politically oppressive structures, cultural habits, and race and gender constructs, and the ways these forces can shape experiences of faith. This course offers opportunities to engage and confront unjust and repressive theologies in ways that support greater inclusion and well-being. Pre-requisites Complete the following course: ENG105 First-Year Writing	3
PHI301	Biomedical and Research Ethics This course is an intensive examination of ethical issues within the professional domains of biomedicine and human subjects research. Topics covered may include patient autonomy, confidentiality, informed consent, life and death, human subjects research, and profession-specific ethical standards.	3